HERBERT ZORN

Herbert L. Zorn, 76, who had a passion for antique mahogany boats and a great zest for living, died Nov. 18 at his home in Eastport after a long battle with Shy Drager Syndrome.

Born in Philadelphia, Pa., Mr. Zorn grew up in Baltimore where he attended Forest Park High School after going to Massanutten Military Academy in Virginia. Annapolis was his home for the past 30 years.

An entrepreneur at heart, after working his way up to president of Baltimore Envelope, he started his own company, Admiral Envelope and Printing. He was president of the Printing Industries of Maryland Sales Club and in his early career was a member of the Young Presidents Organization.

Mr. Zorn was the founder of the Crabtowne Ski Club, co-founder of the Chesapeake Bay chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society and former international vice president of the Antique and Classic Boat Society.

He was on the board of directors of the Anne Arundel Trade Council and on the board of BWI-Friendship Airport. He was co-founder and president of the first self-funded public pool and tennis club in Anne Arundel County.

Mr. Zorn was active in the Eastport Business Association, the Eastport Civic Association, the Entrepreneurs Exchange and many charitable causes, serving as co-chairman of Hospice Cup XIV. He was a member of the Masons and the Shriners.

In 1975 he became a member of the Annapolis Yacht Club. He was one of the early members of the Eastport Yacht Club and a charter member of the Annapolis Marching and Chowder Society.

Another love was singing. He sang with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra in Chicago and on stage with Leslie Uggams. He also was a talented tap dancer who danced at the Hippodrome Theater in Baltimore.

Surviving are his wife, Linda Zorn; his daughters, Marcy Von Goerres and Shirley Stinchcomb; his son, Gary Zorn; and four grandchildren.

A memorial service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Eastport United Methodist Church, 926 Bay Ridge Ave. In keeping with the Annapolis boaters' ritual of the burning of the socks, Mr. Zorn requested no socks and no dark clothing be worn to his service.